Security is a big issue on American bases around the world,
because the United States is involved in a lot of
international military actions. The risk of terror attacks is
therefore always present. At Thule Air Base, as well as other
US Air Force bases, the military police called the
"Security Forces" has been trained to react swiftly
and correctly towards terror attacks.

To tell a little bit about their tasks they had a little
exhibition showing the weapons and other equipment they use.
Later on there was a demonstration of a bus assault. The
demonstration was given by the "Emergency Service
Team", and the entire action had been taught in even the
smallest detail, so that no one would be in doubt about their
task.

The team started in formation and on a given signal they
ran towards the bus each one with their specific task in mind.
Someone stayed outside to guard those going into the bus, and
it was all over in seconds, which is why I haven't got that
many pictures, but enjoy the few I got...

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